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News from Patent Pathways®: participant milestones, partner stories, and ways to get involved.
From Academia to IP: Tamara Morris Passes the Patent Bar
At Patent Pathways®, we are proud to celebrate January 2025 cohort member Tamara Morris on passing the patent bar. Tamara’s accomplishment marks an important professional milestone and highlights the impact of education,
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Proud of Pei Jasin: Passing the Patent Bar
Patent Pathways® is proud to celebrate Pei Jasin on passing the patent bar. This milestone reflects Pei’s hard work, perseverance, and commitment to building on her scientific and professional experience. Pei holds a Ph.
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Pathways Participant Ferra Pinnock Passes Patent Bar
Patent Pathways® is proud to celebrate Ferra Pinnock, a member of the June 2025 cohort, on passing the patent bar. Ferra currently serves as a Postdoctoral Licensing Associate at Innovation Gateway, the technology transf
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Celebrating Sabrina Contreras: Patent Bar Success
Celebrating Sabrina Contreras: Patent Bar Success Patent Pathways® is proud to celebrate our June 2025 participant Sabrina Contreras, who has officially passed the patent bar exam. Sabrina’s journey is a powerful example
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Shilpi Verghese Passes the Patent Bar – A Milestone on Her Pathway into Patent Law
Shilpi Verghese Passes the Patent Bar – A Milestone on Her Pathway into Patent Law We’re thrilled to celebrate the exciting achievement of one of our Patent Pathways® participants, Shilpi Verghese, who has passed the pat
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Breaking Barriers: Melissa B. White Passes the Patent Bar Through Patent Pathways
We are thrilled to celebrate a major milestone for one of our outstanding Patent Pathways® alumni: Melissa B. White has officially passed the patent bar and is now a Registered Patent Attorney with the United States Pate
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Breaking Barriers: Nimmy Passes the Patent Bar Through Patent Pathways
We’re excited to celebrate a major milestone—Nimmy (Mammoottil) Trietsch, Ph.D., has officially passed the patent bar! With a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Texas at Dallas, Nimmy came to Patent Pathways ready
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Building Pathways to Success: How Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Supports the Next Generation of Patent Professionals
At the crossroads of engineering and law, Ritu Singh’s career is a powerful example of how diverse backgrounds can shape and elevate the patent field. After earning a degree in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern Un
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Breaking Barriers in Patent Law: How Chante Campbell Found Her Path Through Patent Pathways®
In this installment of our Patent Pathways® Supporter Spotlight, we’re excited to share the inspiring journey of Chante Campbell, a chemist from Detroit who found her passion in patent law thanks to one of our program
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Empowering Success: Azariah Cole-Shephard’s Journey to Passing the Patent Bar
Patent Pathways® is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating equal opportunities in the patent profession. At Patent Pathways®, we celebrate milestones that not only reflect personal achi
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Event Spotlight: Patent Pathways® “Meet the Participants”
On December 4, 2024, the Patent Pathways® program hosted its “Meet the Participants” mock interview event, bringing together 16 law firm partners and 13 participants for a night filled with meaningful connect
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Building Bridges: How Patent Pathways® is Shaping a Diverse IP Future
In a recent episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Elaine Spector, Partner at Harrity & Harrity and advisory board member of Patent Pathways®, joined Terra Davis, Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer at Knobb
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Patent Pathways®: Fostering the Next Generation in Patent Law
Patent Pathways® is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking down barriers and creating equal opportunities in the patent profession. By offering free virtual education, mentorship, financial support, practical car
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How Cargill is Walking the Talk in Diversity & Inclusion
Sponsor Spotlight: Watch Now! At Cargill, diversity and inclusion are more than just buzzwords—they are integral to how the company operates, from its internal culture to its partnerships with outside counsel. One champi
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Closing the Innovation Gap: How Patent Pathways® is Driving Diversity in Patent Law
On Friday, September 20, 2024, Patent Pathways’ Board Member Elaine Spector participated in a pivotal discussion at the Innovator Diversity Pilots Conference, held at Emory University’s School of Law. The conference, hos
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Building Meaningful Professional Relationships on LinkedIn & Beyond
Building Meaningful Relationships on LinkedIn and Beyond In today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, LinkedIn has evolved beyond just a networking platform. It has become an essential tool for building lasting, mea
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Fostering an Inclusive Workplace: Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices
“Now, today, I know that many of our law firms are companies. They’re slashing DEI budgets. We’re getting attacked on the legal fronts from a Supreme Court decision that actually doesn’t even rela
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Patent Pathways® Keynote Speaker: Margot Bagley
In a deeply inspiring keynote for Patent Pathways, Margo A. Bagley, Vice Dean and Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Law, shared her remarkable journey in patent law, from her humble beginnings to her current successes. Her
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Celebrating Progress: The 2023 Impact of Patent Pathways®
As we reflect on the year gone by, it is heartening to see the tangible impact Patent Pathways™ has had on diversifying the patent field. Our nonprofit has taken significant strides in 2023 to foster inclusion and empowe
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Fostering an Inclusive Workplace: Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices
“Now, today, I know that many of our law firms are companies. They’re slashing DEI budgets. We’re getting attacked on the legal fronts from a Supreme Court decision that actually doesn’t even rela
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Patent Pathways® Participant Stories: Raenetta Ellison
Raenetta Ellison, a participant in the Patent Pathways program, has shared her unique journey in a recent video. With a background in law and science, Raenetta was seeking a way to integrate these two fields. The Patent
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Patent Pathways® Participant Stories: Aliya Kingwood
Aliya Kingwood, a participant in the 2022 Patent Pathways program, has shared her transformative experience in a recent video. A graduate with a technical background, Aliya was unsure of her career path until she discove
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Patent Pathways® Participant Stories: Ashley-Marie Sutherland
The Patent Pathways™ program has been instrumental in paving the way for its aspiring patent law professionals. One such individual is Ashley-Marie Sutherland, a former participant whose journey through the program has l
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The Transformative Power of Mentorship: A Spotlight on the Patent Pathways® Mentor Program
In the realm of personal and professional development, the role of mentorship is often underscored. The Patent Pathways™ program, a unique initiative designed to guide budding patent practitioners, is a testament to the
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Patent Pathways®: Law Firm Partnership Informational Session
Patent Pathways (a 501(c)(3)) is a virtual program that focuses on helping the least represented demographic in patent law, Black women, by aiming to register participants with the patent bar and matching them up with me
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Patent Pathways® Participant Stories: LaToya Holmes
LaToya Holmes, a participant in the 2022 Patent Pathways program, has shared her enriching journey in a recent video. With a background in computer science and over 20 years of experience in systems and test engineering,
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Patent Pathways® Participant Stories: Michelle Flowers
Michelle Flowers, a participant in the 2022 Patent Pathways program, has shared her inspiring journey in a recent video. With a background in civil engineering and a decade-long career in contract compliance for renewabl
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Patent Pathways® National Society of Black Engineers 2023 Convention Panel
Patent Pathways (a 501(c)(3)) is a virtual program that focuses on helping the least represented demographic in patent law, Black women, by aiming to register participants with the patent bar and matching them up with me
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Patent Pathways® Webinar: How You Can Get Involved & Help Solve the Diversity Problem in Patent Law
Patent Pathways (a 501(c)(3)) is a virtual program that focuses on helping the least represented demographic in patent law, Black women, by aiming to register participants with the patent bar and matching them up with me
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